Shape theory
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Shape theory refers to three different theories:
- Shape theoryShape theory (mathematics)Shape theory is a branch of the mathematical field of topology. Homotopy theory is not appropriate for spaces with bad local properties, hence the need for replacement of homotopy theory by a more sophisticated approach...
in topologyTopologyTopology is a major area of mathematics concerned with properties that are preserved under continuous deformations of objects, such as deformations that involve stretching, but no tearing or gluing... - Shape analysisShape analysisThis article describes shape analysis to analyze and process geometric shapes.The shape analysis described here is related to the statistical analysis of geometric shapes, to shape matching and shape recognition...
in mathematics and computer science - Shape theory of olfactionShape theory of olfactionThe Shape theory of smell states that a molecule's particular smell is due to a 'lock and key' mechanism by which a scent molecule fits into olfactory receptors in the nasal epithelium.-History:In 1949, R.W...